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Life Sciences Apprenticeship Program (BioTalent)

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Overview

Life Sciences Apprenticeship Program (BioTalent)

Funder: Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd)

Award Amount: Participants receive paid apprenticeships (compensation details not specified in materials)

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts

Program Type: Work-based learning program, registered with the state as an apprenticeship

Focus Areas:

  • Training for high-demand occupations in life sciences manufacturing and clinical operations

  • Creation of diverse workforce in biomanufacturing and clinical research

  • Support for underrepresented groups in the life sciences industry

  • Career pathway development for unemployed and underemployed individuals

    • Target Occupations:

  • Biomanufacturing Technician

  • Clinical Trial Associate

    • Eligibility:

  • Candidates from underrepresented groups in the industry (persons of color, women, veterans)

  • Unemployed and underemployed individuals

  • Individuals particularly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic seeking job transitions

  • Must be selected/accepted into the program

    • Program Structure:

  • 3-6 months of education and technical training

  • 1-year full-time, paid apprenticeship at participating companies

  • On-the-job training and mentorship

  • Holistic individual support services

  • Industry-recognized skills certification

    • Participating Employers:

    Biomanufacturing Technician cohort:

  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

  • Arranta Bio

  • Bristol Myers Squibb

  • MassBiologics

  • Pfizer

    • Clinical Trial Associate cohort:

  • Agios Pharmaceuticals

  • Apellis Pharmaceuticals

  • Blueprint Medicines

  • Covis Pharma

  • Halloran Consulting

  • Jounce Therapeutics

  • Magenta Therapeutics

  • Praxis Precision Medicines

  • Replimune

  • Surface Oncology

    • Program Leadership:
    Launched January 2021; statewide launch September 23, 2021

    Lead Sponsors:

  • Bristol Myers Squibb

  • Pfizer

    • Builder Sponsor:

  • Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

    • Innovator Sponsors:

  • Alexion Charitable Foundation

  • Arranta Bio

    • Government Support:

  • Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

  • Baker-Polito Administration (grant funding announced)

    • Contact:

  • Email: BioTalent@massbioed.org

  • MassBioEd Foundation

  • 255 Main Street, Eighth Floor

  • Cambridge, MA 02142

  • Phone: 617-203-7898

  • Website: www.massbioed.org/programs/biotalent/apprenticeship-program

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Contact MassBioEd with inquiries about program availability and application process
    2. Complete application to be selected/accepted into the program
    3. Upon acceptance:
    - Participate in 3-6 months of education and technical training
    - Receive placement support for paid apprenticeship position
    - Begin 1-year full-time paid apprenticeship at participating company
    - Receive ongoing mentorship and support services

    Contact for Applications:

  • Email: BioTalent@massbioed.org

  • Phone: 617-203-7898

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